The Bell Curve Study

question 113

Multiple Choice

The Bell Curve study

• A) argued a relationship between race and characteristics including intelligence,character,and competence.
• B) was refuted by later studies as a myth.
• C) is believed by many sociologists to encourage stereotyping and discrimination by promoting inaccurate presumptions about race.
• D) All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Midbrain

The middle portion of the brainstem, involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Sheep Brain

An animal brain commonly used in educational dissection classes to study the anatomy and function of the brain due to its similarity to the human brain.

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers connecting the two cerebral hemispheres and facilitating interhemispheric communication.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary motor functions, cognition, emotions, and sensory processing.